Tractable

Adjective

Definition: Easily controlled or guided; docile; obedient.

Definition: Capable of being handled, managed, or dealt with; manageable.

Synonyms: Manageable, Obedient, Compliant, Amenable, Pliant

Antonyms: Unruly, Stubborn, Defiant, Unmanageable, Intractable

Examples:
  • The dog was very tractable and quickly learned all the commands.
  • The students proved to be tractable and followed the teacher's instructions without any issue.
Mnemonics:
  • Think of a tractable horse that is easy to control and guide.
  • Imagine a tractable child who always listens and obeys their parents.

Etymology:

Origin:

The word "tractable" comes from the Latin word "tractabilis," which means "manageable" or "that can be handled."

Historical Usage:

"Tractable" has been in use since the 15th century, primarily to describe something that is easily managed or controlled.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"A tractable problem"

Explanation:

Refers to a problem or situation that can be easily solved or managed without much difficulty.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing "tractable" with "tactile."

Explanation:

"Tractable" and "tactile" are different words with distinct meanings. "Tractable" refers to being easily controlled or managed, while "tactile" relates to the sense of touch.

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